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The Air Race Is Back—and Mélanie Astles Is Ready

Mélanie Astles hasn’t taken much time off during her career, since the French aerobatic pilot took savings she had from working at a petrol station and turned it into her initial pilot certificate, starting when she was 21.  So, the pandemic presented a somewhat frustrating hiatus for a champion who’s ready to race. The Unlimited […]

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From Reno Air Racer to Real Estate Agent

Marilyn Dash, a former Reno Air Races competitor, gives herself an interesting title these days. “I’m what you could call a COVID Realtor,” she said. “I was laid off from my former job, right as the pandemic started… and I started doing real estate courses online,” noted Dash, who now lives in Reno.  Even though […]

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How to Put Friends at Ease Before You Take Them Flying

Some neighbors have asked to go flying with me. How can I assure them that it will be safe? This is a very important question. Your best bet is to get to know your neighbor well, make your decision based on what you learn, and tailor your approach. Do you convey that you respect others? […]

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